Gift Nifty is at 23,789.00 ahead of the Indian market open on September 8, 2026, pointing to a Strong Gap-Down for the Nifty 50 — an indicative gap of -847.00 points (-3.44%) versus the previous close of 24,636.00. This signals Nifty 50 is likely to open lower, suggesting a cautious start for Dalal Street.
Implied Nifty 50 Open
| Gift Nifty (implied open) | 23,789.00 |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 previous close | 24,636.00 |
| Implied gap | -847.00 pts (-3.44%) |
| Signal | Strong Gap-Down |
Overnight Global Cues
| Market | Last | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 53,414.25 | -0.51% |
| Nasdaq | 26,506.99 | 0.00% |
| S&P 500 | 7,718.60 | 0.00% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,817.46 | -0.13% |
| DAX | 26,006.53 | -0.15% |
| CAC 40 | 8,299.00 | +0.24% |
| Nikkei 225 | 66,447.00 | +0.07% |
| Hang Seng | 25,273.46 | -0.55% |
| USD / INR | 94.48 | -0.01% |
What to Watch
Traders will track how the actual Nifty 50 open compares with the Gift Nifty signal, along with FII/DII activity, USD/INR and crude oil. Gift Nifty trades nearly 21 hours across two sessions, so it has already absorbed overnight US and Asian moves by the time Indian markets open at 9:15 AM IST.
See the live Gift Nifty dashboard for real-time updates through the day.
For information only — not investment advice. Gift Nifty is a futures contract; the implied gap typically narrows by the 9:15 IST open.